Comparison

PG Terminal Pro vs Hey Terminal

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PG Terminal Pro

Features
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TerminalPro - Professional SSH Terminal A powerful and intuitive SSH terminal application designed specifically for mobile devices. TerminalPro brings desktop-class terminal functionality to your iPhone or iPad with a custom-built keyboard optimized for command-line work. KEY FEATURES Custom Terminal Keyboard • Full QWERTY layout with instant character-by-character input • Dedicated row of terminal special keys (ESC, arrows, Ctrl shortcuts) • Symbol layout for programming characters • No lag - cursor follows your typing in real-time • Haptic feedback for better typing experience Multi-Session Management • Connect to multiple SSH servers simultaneously • Easy tab switching between sessions • Each session maintains its own state • Quick session creation from saved connections Connection Management • Save unlimited SSH connections • Password authentication support • Custom port configuration • Edit and delete connections easily • Quick-connect from your saved list Powerful Terminal Features • Full xterm-256color terminal emulation • Command history tracking • Favorite commands for quick access • Custom command input dialog • Proper cursor positioning and rendering • Full terminal resize support Professional Tools • Arrow keys for navigation • Page Up/Down for scrolling • Ctrl shortcuts (^C, ^D, ^Z, etc.) • Tab completion support • Backspace and Delete keys • Home/End navigation User-Friendly Interface • Clean, modern dark theme • Intuitive connection management • Easy-to-use toolbar • Responsive design • Optimized for mobile screens Secure & Private • Direct SSH connections - no proxy servers • Passwords stored locally on device • No data collection or analytics • Open source terminal emulation PERFECT FOR • System administrators managing remote servers • Developers working on cloud infrastructure • DevOps engineers monitoring deployments • Network engineers configuring equipment • Students learning Linux and command-line tools • Anyone needing reliable SSH access on mobile WHY TERMINALPRO? Unlike other terminal apps that rely on the system keyboard, TerminalPro includes a specially designed keyboard that eliminates the frustrating lag and batching issues common with mobile terminals. Every key press is sent immediately, giving you the responsive, desktop-like experience you expect from a professional tool. The multi-session support means you can monitor logs on one server while deploying to another, or quickly switch between development, staging, and production environments - all from a single app. GETTING STARTED 1. Add your first SSH connection with host, port, username, and password 2. Tap the connection to launch your terminal session 3. Use the custom keyboard for fast, accurate typing 4. Access your command history and favorites from the toolbar 5. Open multiple sessions and switch between them with tabs SUPPORT Having issues or suggestions? We're here to help! Contact us through the app settings or visit our support page. TerminalPro is continuously updated with new features and improvements based on user feedback. Download now and experience the best SSH terminal for iOS!

About

Hey Terminal

Access your work computer remotely from your iPad or iPhone using SSH. This keyboard-first terminal allows you to run commands, edit files, and manage projects on your remote machine.

Highlights
  • Remote SSH connection
  • Keyboard-first interface
  • Tabbed connections
  • Password and SSH key authentication
  • Local terminal for basic commands
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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Your work machine, from your iPad. Your work computer can stay at home or in the office. Connect to it over SSH with Hey Terminal, open Codex or Claude Code there, and continue working on your project from your iPad. A keyboard-first terminal for iPad Use a physical keyboard to enter prompts and run commands. Review your project with your remote CLI, edit files with vim, or work in tmux when those tools are available on your computer. Keep different connections in separate tabs. Create a tab with Command-T, close it with Command-W, and switch with Command-1 through Command-9. Quick remote work on iPhone When your computer isn't with you, connect for a short command, check a project file, or send a follow-up request to your remote CLI. SSH and a local terminal Connect with an SSH command or a configured host alias. Authenticate with a password or SSH key. Use the local terminal for basic file commands and SSH key generation. Before you connect You need a computer or server with SSH enabled that you can reach from your device. Remote tools run on that machine, not inside Hey Terminal. Install and configure the tools you want to use there, with any required accounts. Your remote machine must be powered on and accessible. No app account or subscription required.

Screenshots

PG Terminal Pro4 screens
Hey Terminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hey Terminal at none against PG Terminal Pro's 1. Hey Terminal also leads on ads (none vs shown). PG Terminal Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PG Terminal Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hey Terminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, Hey Terminal weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PG Terminal Pro versus Hey Terminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPG Terminal ProHey Terminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB14 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCeltic Wards, LLCJONGMIN CHOI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PG Terminal Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
None

Hey Terminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PG Terminal Pro free?
PG Terminal Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hey Terminal free?
Hey Terminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PG Terminal Pro or Hey Terminal have ads?
PG Terminal Pro shows ads; Hey Terminal does not.
Which is updated more often, PG Terminal Pro or Hey Terminal?
PG Terminal Pro ships an update every 10 days, and Hey Terminal weekly. Most recently, PG Terminal Pro was updated on November 5, 2026 and Hey Terminal on November 9, 2026.

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